Iran’s parliament is considering a bill to halt cooperation with the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to state news agency IRNA. This move comes amid rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and could further strain relations with Western nations.

Editor’s Note: If Iran follows through, it would mark a major escalation in its standoff with the international community over its nuclear activities. The IAEA plays a key role in monitoring compliance with nuclear agreements, so cutting ties could signal that Iran is digging in its heels—raising the risk of deeper isolation or even renewed sanctions. For global security, this is a worrying step backward.